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Summer Concert “Music From Around the World”

Summer Concert “Music From Around the World”

planned for May 11th at Ontario Town Square!

ONTARIO, California (Thursday, April 16, 2015) – Ontario Town Square, operated by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be the location for a special concert. The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band is proud to announce they will present an outdoor concert entitled “Music From Around the World” on Monday May 11, 2015 at the Ontario Town Square Band Shell in downtown Ontario. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

The Show Band will take their audience on a musical journey with an exciting repertoire that highlights many far away and exotic places around the globe. Featured on the concert are the outstanding musicians of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band and an array of talented soloists that include vocalist Joe Kolmel, Show Band vocalists and musicians Chris McAleer and Taunia Falasca, and Show Band musician and dancer Kathy Soderlund.

Vocal guest artist Joe Kolmel has performed with the Show Band and returns for this special outdoor performance. He will sing “Around the World in Eighty Days,” the title song from the 1956 movie of the same name. Joe will be featured also in a medley of famous Irish melodies that include “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” and “Danny Boy.”

Show Band concertmaster and vocalist Chris McAleer will honor our neighbor to the south with a medley of well-known tunes entitled “Mexican Folk Song Suite” and the Latin standard “Besame Mucho.” Also, Chris will take everyone for a tour to Jamaica, the intriguing island in the Caribbean, with the delightful song “Montego Bay.”

Taunia Falasca plays in the Show Band trumpet section and is also an extremely talented singer. She will be featured on a medley of French melodies entitled “Vive le France.” Taunia will sing “C’est si bon,” “Le Vie en rose,” and “Autumn Leaves.”

Show Band saxophonist and dancer Kathy Soderlund has been featured on the Show Band stage in numerous concerts as a solo dancer. She is a student of Spanish dance and has become an expert in the art form. Kathy will entertain the audience by dancing to her own choreography in two well-known Cuban songs; “Malagueña” written in 1928 by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona and “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas” written by Cuban composer Osvaldo Farres in 1947.

The Show Band will perform a medley celebrating the music of Italy and several selections that honor our homeland, including “A Tribute to Stephen Foster” and “The Bandmaster” in memory of Show Band founder Maestro Jack Mercer. Some seating will be provided on the grass area in front of the band shell. However, it is recommended that concert goers bring their lawn chairs. This community event is free of charge.

About the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band

The Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band was founded in 1985 by R. Jack Mercer and is now under the direction of Dr. Gabe Petrocelli and assistant director David Schaafsma. Band members represent at least two dozen communities throughout Southern California. Adult musicians and students are invited to participate. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Chaffey High School Jack Mercer Band Room. The band performs monthly concerts in the historic Gardiner W. Spring Auditorium as well as at other venues throughout the community. All performances are free to the public. For more information about the concert visit the Show Band website at www.showband.net or contact Dr. Petrocelli or call (909) 226-5748. The “Friends of the Ontario Chaffey Community Show Band” is a registered charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c)(3); EIN # 46-1422958. Donations are welcomed. Checks may be made out to: Friends of the OCCSB P/O Box 1512 Ontario, CA 91762.

About Ontario Town Square

It’s a place where both family and friends can gather. Located in the heart of downtown Ontario, California, the Ontario Town Square is the latest addition to our flourishing and vibrant city in Southern California. It’s a space that brings the community together, providing a beautiful new area that is surrounded by local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues for everyone to enjoy. And now, with the development of an expansive and picturesque park that includes a children’s play garden and pedestrian promenade, the space is ready for enjoyment. Weekly events, often held in the spacious open air amphitheater that features a sprawling lawn area for chairs and blankets, are organized by the City of Ontario to bring a boost of excitement. Markets, musical performances, car shows and the summertime “Movies in the Park” events allow you to get to know your neighbors better, helping Ontario, California become the city that it’s meant to be. And it’s just the beginning of Ontario’s Town Square—restaurants, shops and residences are guaranteed to find a spot within our growing hub of activity. This is more than just a new outdoor space for Ontario: this is the place to make friends, connect with family and feel at home in Ontario. www.ontariotownsquare.org

About the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization to promote the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga California to visitors nationally and internationally. As destination experts we provide groups and meeting professionals with an unbiased, comprehensive resource when booking a tour, convention, meeting or event within the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, California. Ideal for leisure and business travel, the region boasts scenic mountains, deserts, vineyards and metropolitan areas that are both historic and cosmopolitan in character. For meeting needs of all sizes – from a conference room to a citywide convention utilizing the Ontario Convention Center – or for a special exposition or sporting event, the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau will provide the necessary destination support tools to execute a successful experience. Visit www.discoverontariocalifornia.org